Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her roles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Gossip Girl," & "Harriet the Spy," has passed away at 39
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She was a fine white girl
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February 26, 2025, 1:13 PM ET
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Actress Michelle Trachtenberg dead at 39Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her roles in “Harriet the Spy” and “Gossip Girl,” has died. She was 39. Trachtenberg is believed to have died of natural causes, police sources told ABC News.Theo Wargo/WireImage/Getty Images
Michelle Trachtenberg, an actress best known for her roles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Gossip Girl," has died at age 39.
Trachtenberg was found dead Wednesday in her New York City apartment near Columbus Circle just after 8 a.m. local time by her mother, police sources told ABC News.
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The sources told ABC News the actress recently underwent a liver transplant and may have been experiencing complications. Trachtenberg is believed to have died of natural causes and no foul play is suspected.
An autopsy will be conducted by the medical examiner's office to determine the cause and manner of death.
Michelle Trachenberg arrives on the red carpet at the 26th Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards.Paul Mounce/Corbis via Getty Images
Trachtenberg, a New York City native, made her acting debut as a child star with roles in Nickelodeon projects, including the television series "The Adventure of Pete & Pete" and the film "Harriet the Spy."
Her big break came when she was cast on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" as Dawn, the younger sister of Sarah Michelle Gellar's titular character, from 2000 to 2003. The role earned her a Teen Choice Award nomination for choice TV sidekick in 2001.
https://abcnews.go.com/amp/GMA/Cult...helle-trachtenberg-dead-39/story?id=119215091
Buffy' and 'Gossip Girl' actress Michelle Trachtenberg dead at 39
The actress starred in beloved TV series and films.By
Carson Blackwelder
,
Mason Leib
and
Aaron Katersky
via
February 26, 2025, 1:13 PM ET
• 5 min read
Actress Michelle Trachtenberg dead at 39Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her roles in “Harriet the Spy” and “Gossip Girl,” has died. She was 39. Trachtenberg is believed to have died of natural causes, police sources told ABC News.Theo Wargo/WireImage/Getty Images
Michelle Trachtenberg, an actress best known for her roles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Gossip Girl," has died at age 39.
Trachtenberg was found dead Wednesday in her New York City apartment near Columbus Circle just after 8 a.m. local time by her mother, police sources told ABC News.
Sarah Michelle Gellar addresses 'Buffy' sequel series in note to fans: 'This will be for you'
The sources told ABC News the actress recently underwent a liver transplant and may have been experiencing complications. Trachtenberg is believed to have died of natural causes and no foul play is suspected.
An autopsy will be conducted by the medical examiner's office to determine the cause and manner of death.
Michelle Trachenberg arrives on the red carpet at the 26th Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards.Paul Mounce/Corbis via Getty Images
Trachtenberg, a New York City native, made her acting debut as a child star with roles in Nickelodeon projects, including the television series "The Adventure of Pete & Pete" and the film "Harriet the Spy."
Her big break came when she was cast on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" as Dawn, the younger sister of Sarah Michelle Gellar's titular character, from 2000 to 2003. The role earned her a Teen Choice Award nomination for choice TV sidekick in 2001.
She was Buffy's sister Dawn..
R.I.P
R.I.P
Crazy, she was only 39!
Rest in peace.
Something they won't tell you about when a white person dies, because they said she died of natural causes.
WTF???!!!
Rest In Peace
Great actress from Buffy to Gossip Girl
Damn.
Rest In Peace
Great actress from Buffy to Gossip Girl
Damn.
Michelle Trachtenberg Had a Liver Transplant Months Before Death at Age 39
'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Gossip Girl' star Michelle Trachtenberg has died at age 39. The actress had a liver transplant shortly before her death.
I bet it was the Vaxx.
Don't see nothing.
Funny how they say natural causes @39….is that even a thing.
Anyway…..wish her family well
Carry on……….
I could see if she was 90 or 100 years old that she died of natural causes.
But 39? Nah, I don't believe that shit.
As someone said above, she had a drinking problem.
R.I.P.
Woah....you got too much dip on your chipShe was a fine white girl
FINE?
Nah
Rest easy young lady.
Liver issues are painful
Well, damn...another piece...gone.
Now, I need to find out where it's streaming and binge it.
Now, I need to find out where it's streaming and binge it.
Damn... She could have lengthened her days if she had let it go, but bottle can be a demon to let go.
(Just clicked that article link - good lord
.)R.I.P. Buffy's little sis...
I'm glad that I gave up alcohol, best decision that I ever made.
RIP
Natural causes is a general term meant to say there's nothing suspicious about someone's death, if her body rejected her new liver that would be a natural cause. As far as a drinking problem, I've never heard anything about her being a drunk, not saying it's not true, just that I've never heard that. Even if it's true I highly doubt this woman was drinking that heavily, that she needed a liver transplant at such a young age unless there was already problems with her liver.
Rest in peace.
I enjoyed her work when I'd see her in a role here and there.
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I enjoyed her work when I'd see her in a role here and there.
Michelle Trachtenberg's Mom Last Saw Her Alive the Night Before Finding Her Body
New details have emerged in the death of actress Michelle Trachtenberg ... her mother tragically discovered her daughter's body in bed Wednesday morning, TMZ has learned.
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Michelle Trachtenberg's boyfriend Jay Cohen speaks out for first time
A teary-eyed Jay Cohen, boyfriend of five years to Michelle Trachtenberg, appeared to be holding down the fort at her family's LA home as he answered the door for our DailyMail.com reporter.
Michelle Trachtenberg's 'Gossip Girl' Costar Ed Westwick Posts Tribute
Michelle Trachtenberg’s untimely death at 39 has sent shockwaves through her fans and colleagues -- and her former "Gossip Girl" costar Ed Westwick has posted a tribute to the star.
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'Buffy' Star James Marsters Says Michelle Trachtenberg Was 'A Beautiful Soul'
Michelle Trachtenberg was a wonderful person who died much too young ... so says her "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" costar.
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Alyson Hannigan, Kenan Thompson, More Stars Honor Michelle Trachtenberg
Michelle Trachtenberg is being remembered for the positive energy she brought to set by many of the stars she worked with over the years ... after her death was announced today.
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Condolences to Sha'Vi Lewis' family as well, after also recently passing in his late-30s.
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'Project Runway' Star Sha'Vi Lewis Dead at 39
Sha'Vi Lewis, a reality star featured on "Project Runway" died on Monday ... TMZ has confirmed.
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Project Runway Alum Shavi Lewis Has Passed Away | Bravo TV Official Site
Project Runway alum Shavi Lewis dead at 39. Read on to see his family's tributes to him.
Respectfully, I think you should make another thread for that.Condolences to Sha'Vi Lewis' family as well, after also recently passing in his late-30s.
'Project Runway' Star Sha'Vi Lewis Dead at 39
Sha'Vi Lewis, a reality star featured on "Project Runway" died on Monday ... TMZ has confirmed.
These are 2 different deaths.
I just don't want my threads being added with other deaths that have nothing to do with this thread.
Thanks.
RIP
Michelle Trachtenberg - Wikipedia
Trachtenberg was found unconscious by her mother in her New York City apartment at 8 a.m. on February 26, 2025, at the age of 39.[38] The NYPD confirmed that she had been unresponsive and EMS pronounced her dead on arrival.[39][40]
Trachtenberg, who denied any health problems at the time in a 2024 social media post responding to speculation about weight loss and appearing jaundiced,[41] underwent a liver transplant shortly before her death, and sources who reported the death to ABC News speculated that her body may have rejected the transplant.[42]
Rest in peace.
I enjoyed her work when I'd see her in a role here and there.
Michelle Trachtenberg's Mom Last Saw Her Alive the Night Before Finding Her Body
New details have emerged in the death of actress Michelle Trachtenberg ... her mother tragically discovered her daughter's body in bed Wednesday morning, TMZ has learned.
Michelle Trachtenberg's boyfriend Jay Cohen speaks out for first time
A teary-eyed Jay Cohen, boyfriend of five years to Michelle Trachtenberg, appeared to be holding down the fort at her family's LA home as he answered the door for our DailyMail.com reporter.
She was 39 and her boyfriend is 63?!!!!
Ummmm...........
Young women love older men.
Damn that's crazy, first remember seeing her as a kid starring in Harriet the spy and of course later on in Buffy.
Way too damn young.
Rip
Way too damn young.
Rip